Pete Bernritter, Cpp, Cpo Email & Phone Number

Michigan, United States

•Lead Team of Investigators in North & Latin Americas•Investigate cases of copyright infringement and initiate legal action as needed. •Prepare evidence to support the successful prosecution of Intellectual Property infringements. •Complete investigative reports to further civil and / or criminal cases.•Partner with investigative teams in other regions on cross-border cases.•Coordinate activities with Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement as well as other regulatory authorities during Raids, Civil, and Criminal Escalations.•Continuously refine processes and programs necessary for the effective growth of the License Compliance Program in parallel to an ever-evolving software piracy landscape.•Generate novel and innovative ways of identifying previously undetected software piracy.•Partner with sales teams in the successful resolution of IP cases when organizations choose to resolve the claim through the acquisition of software in lieu of paying damages.•Monitor, control, and coordinate activities amongst contracted law firms, audit firms, and investigative firms in piracy and compliance related actions. •Build confidence in and expand the current whistleblower program. •Serve as a member of the Global License Compliance Leadership Team. Lead and / or assist on multi-region projects and initiatives.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

•Lead Security and Safety operations in North and Latin Americas.•Manage efficient utilization of security processes and tools within the region to ensure that consistent and effective risk mitigation practices are in place and actively improve processes where needed. •Identify strategic development opportunities and provide best practice inputs into development of Security services, solutions, processes and tools.•Manage capital and operating expense budget with multi-year investment plan in the Americas. •Develop and coordinate security plans for travel to high and extreme risk countries. Facilitate travel security program for travel to lesser risk countries.•Respond to, manage, and investigate security incidents in the Americas.•Manage internal corporate investigations of theft, misconduct, and workplace violence.•With Global Security, developed first ever model for incident command, emergency management, and disaster recovery globally. Lead team in the Americas. •Assist in development of global Corporate Security Manual.•Drove effort to migrate company’s numerous access control and CCTV platforms to a single enterprise model globally with the adoption of Regional Security Operations Centers.•Manage security systems installations during new office build outs, renovations, and relocations.•Developed corporate strategy for response to Active Shooters and delivered Awareness Sessions detailing personal safety best practices to employee population.•Created and implemented Regional Data Privacy Training ahead of GDPR effective date.•Conduct physical security audits.•Collaborate with Real Estate & Facilities, HR, Legal, Compliance, and IT on efforts to mitigate risk to the business and employees.

The mission of the ASIS Professional Standards Board is to advance the practice of security management through the development of standards and guidelines within a voluntary, nonproprietary, and consensusbased process, utilizing to the fullest extent possible the knowledge, experience, and expertise of ASIS membership, security professionals, and the global security industry.

Active member of the Technical Committee (TC) that is developing the Active Assailant Annex to the ASIS/SHRM Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention (WVPI) ANSI Standard.

• On a contract basis, provide close protection to high net worth clients throughout the United States.• Conduct advance work, site security, and counter-surveillance operations during visits.• Operate vehicles in advance, limo, and chase capacities during multi-vehicle motorcade operations.

Flint, Mi

Cambridge, Massachusetts

•Provided daily Executive Protection services including protective advance work, counter-surveillance operations, and surveillance detection for a Novartis Divisional Head / Executive Committee member.•Collaborated with the Novartis Security Risk group and outsourced intelligence analysts to assess risks to protectee, subsequently adjusting security posture commensurate with the current environment.•Provided risk mitigation measures to protect Novartis’ business assets, including: pre-employment screening with HR / staffing stakeholders; due diligence inquiries for regional business activity (I.e. corporate support for the legal & compliance due diligence network); provide country/regional input to the Novartis travel risk program and meeting security guidance.•Represented Novartis at cross-industry EP / security symposia and through membership with industry security associations. Set the benchmark on industry standards in executive protection; maintained and developed an extensive network of influential contacts in the fields of law enforcement, security, intelligence, regulatory authorities, and wider industry associations. •Proactively identified security exposure of corporate assets. Developed and executed appropriate plans to effectively mitigate such vulnerabilities. Recommended proportionate risk/threat control measures to the business.•Provided subject matter expertise and guidance to regional business sites by active engagement in physical-technical security projects, site security surveys, and risk assessments. •Supported the Business Practices Office by conducting corporate investigations involving allegations of fraud, theft, and employee misconduct.•Served as the Cambridge Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator. Ensured proper Incident Command was established during emergencies ensuring associate safety, preservation of Novartis’ reputation, safeguarding of Novartis facilities / infrastructure, and maintaining business continuity.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

• Directed physical security program ensuring a safe, secure workplace for 3,500 associates and 3 Business Units within 1.25M SF of laboratory and office space as well as two remote data centers.• Developed strategy for physical security policy, technical security and engineering, locksmithing, pre-employment screening, and executive protection. • Designed and administered campus-wide access control, CCTV, and identity management systems.• Aligned security best practices across other Novartis divisions.• Forecasted and managed a $2.5MM operating expense budget. • Managed capital security projects.• Oversaw 1,688 hours per week of Unionized 3rd party guard force operations charged with protecting all tangible and intangible company assets. Ensured compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. • Collected and analyzed departmental metrics in order to establish trends, identify opportunities for efficiency, and improve customer service.• Conducted investigations of fraud, theft, and employee misconduct in conjunction with Legal.• Collaborated cross-functionally with departments such as Human Resources, Health & Safety, Compliance, Procurement, Real Estate, and Facilities to identify and mitigate risk.• Managed outsourced / 3rd party vendors and contracts.• Developed and implemented security design for 600K SF new construction expansion project. • Identified and lead strategy to segregate all physical and technical security infrastructure and reorganize the outsourced security team at California based campus due to Business Unit divestment. •Developed strategy for and implemented "Increased Controls" Under the Global Threat Reduction Initiative for Sources of Concern.• Provided Executive Protection services for senior executives within North America. • Appointed campus Emergency Management Coordinator for Novartis Cambridge. • Member of Novartis’ internal North American Security Advisory Board.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

• Managed daily security operations for a 12 building research laboratory campus. • Administered campus wide technical security systems including Pro-Watch Access Control, LobbyWorks Visitor Management, Dedicated Micros DVR’s, Fusion DVR’s, associated CCTV equipment, multiple SharePoint sites, and Lotus Notes Databases. • Supervised outsourced guard force of 1,508 HPW and other third party service providers.• Managed department financials for a $2.5MM budget.• Conducted investigations of fraud, theft, and employee misconduct. • Facilitated background investigation / pre-employment screening program.• Managed and augmented Executive Protection program.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

• Provided Executive Protection services to the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research President. • Coordinated with executive support personnel for ground and air travel. • Conducted security advance work and counter-surveillance operations for all movements.• Established residential security controls and procedures.• Gathered and analyzed intelligence on eco-terrorist/animal rights activist activity. • Coordinate Security for high-profile off-site scientific meetings. • Conducted internal investigations into employee misconduct.

Fort Gordon, Georgia

• Conducted area law enforcement operations enforcing state, federal, and military law. • Employed working dog in all areas of searches involving narcotics and explosives. • Deployed to Southwest Border to support United States Customs with border control security and drug interdiction.• Assisted the United States Secret Service with Presidential and Vice Presidential visits throughout the Continental United States. • Requisitioned, maintained, and accounted for all narcotics registered through the Drug Enforcement Administration and ensured compliance with DEA policy and regulation.

Fort Gordon, Georgia

• Supervised five Police Working Dog Handlers and 10 Police Working Dogs.• Forecasted and managed $1M operations budget.• Deployed working dog teams in area law enforcement operations.• Provided K-9 support to the United States Secret Service and United States Customs.• Supported public relations support through organized public demonstrations. • Served as senior adviser on operations of police working dog teams.

Heidelberg, Germany

• Selected as one of eight individuals to serve in an elite close personal protective unit for senior military executives within Germany and throughout Europe.• Conducted close-in personal security, multi-vehicle motorcade, and anti-terrorist counter surveillance operations.• Coordinated with United States Embassies, Regional Security Offices, and Local Law Enforcement during trip planning and site advance work to ensure seamless visits to foreign countries.• Collaborated with Military Intelligence officials to analyze the current threat assessment and establish the appropriate security posture in order to mitigate risk.

Fort Gordon, Georgia

• Conducted area law enforcement operations enforcing state, federal, and military law. • Employed working dog in narcotics searches.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Security Management

Certificate, Asis Program For Security Executives